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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,775.46, 11,662.38 and 3,097.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,775.46, 11,662.38 and 3,097.44 is: 4,645.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,775.46 : 11,662.38 = 3,097.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,775.46/11,662.38 = 3,097.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,775.46x = 11,662.38 × 3,097.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,775.46x = 36,123,522.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,123,522.31/7,775.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.84

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